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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 375.23 and 161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 375.23 and 161.42 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 375.23 = 161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/375.23 = 161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 375.23 × 161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 60,568.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,568.82/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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